Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX200V
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
- Announced January 2014
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS30
- Successor is Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Announced May 2012
- Old Model is Sony HX100V
- Newer Model is Sony HX300

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX200V Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS35 versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The ZS35 was brought out 21 months after the HX200V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ZS35 scores vs the HX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX200V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Sony HX200V
ZS35 | HX200V | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | May 2012 | More modern by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Panasonic ZS35
HX200V | ZS35 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony HX200V
ZS35 | HX200V | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS35 features exterior dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic ZS35 versus Sony HX200V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS35 versus the HX200V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and HX200V is 89 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS35 and HX200V.
To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX200V to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern ZS35 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ55 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-01-06 | 2012-05-11 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 21 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 12.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 305 gr (0.67 pounds) | 583 gr (1.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 450 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $300 | $480 |